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Published September 21, 2023

Two people charged after OPP interrupt alleged drug exchange in Orillia

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Two people face mostly drug charges after police in Orillia moved in after they saw the pair allegedly complete a drug exchange in a commercial parking lot on Wednesday afternoon.

As a result of the investigation, police say the following was seized:

·        102 grams Cocaine

·        3.5 grams of Fentanyl

·        22 Oxycodone pills

·        $600 Canadian currency

·        Digital scales and packaging

·        Cellular devices

A 29-year-old from Barrie has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone

·        Trafficking - Cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing on Thursday.

A 27-year-old from Scarborough has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone

·        Trafficking - Cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

The accused is to appear in court Nov. 14th.

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